Application Guide

How to Apply for AMR Surveillance Advisor, GHP, STRIDES

at Path

🏢 About Path

PATH is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving health equity, with over 40 years of experience transforming public health. What makes PATH unique is its collaborative approach across sectors and its focus on sustainable, scalable solutions in over 70 countries. Working here means contributing to meaningful global health initiatives like STRIDES (Strengthening Tracking and Response to Infectious Disease Epidemics), which directly addresses critical challenges like antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

About This Role

As the AMR Surveillance Advisor for the Global Health Program's STRIDES initiative, you'll provide technical expertise to strengthen AMR surveillance systems worldwide. This role is impactful because you'll directly influence how countries detect, monitor, and respond to antimicrobial resistance—a critical global health threat. You'll develop surveillance strategies, analyze data, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to build sustainable capacity in low-resource settings.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing AMR data from partner countries in the morning, then joining a virtual meeting with ministry of health officials to discuss surveillance protocol adaptations. In the afternoon, you could draft technical guidance documents, review laboratory quality assurance reports, and coordinate with PATH colleagues across time zones to align STRIDES activities with local priorities.

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🎯 Who Path Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on experience designing or implementing AMR surveillance systems in global health contexts, not just theoretical knowledge.
  • Possesses strong field epidemiology skills with experience in data collection, analysis (using software like R, Stata, or Epi Info), and interpretation for AMR programs.
  • Demonstrates proven ability to work with ministries of health, laboratories, and international partners in multicultural settings.
  • Combines microbiology/epidemiology expertise with practical antimicrobial stewardship experience to provide holistic technical advice.

📝 Tips for Applying to Path

1

Quantify your AMR surveillance experience: Instead of 'worked on AMR projects,' specify 'designed surveillance protocols for 3 countries' or 'analyzed 500+ AMR isolates using WHONET.'

2

Highlight your STRIDES alignment: Research PATH's STRIDES projects and mention how your skills match their focus on integrated disease surveillance and health system strengthening.

3

Show global health adaptability: Emphasize experience working in resource-limited settings or with diverse teams, as this role involves multiple locations worldwide.

4

Demonstrate technical software proficiency: List specific data analysis tools (beyond Microsoft Office) like R, Python, or GIS that you've used for AMR data.

5

Tailor your resume to PATH's language: Use terms like 'health equity,' 'sustainable solutions,' and 'cross-sector collaboration' from their mission in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with AMR surveillance system design or evaluation in global health contexts.', 'Examples of successful stakeholder collaboration (e.g., with ministries, labs, or WHO) to implement surveillance activities.', "How your skills address PATH's focus on sustainable, locally-led solutions rather than short-term interventions.", 'Specific interest in the STRIDES initiative and how you can contribute to its goal of strengthening integrated disease surveillance.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PATH's STRIDES initiative publications and project countries to understand their technical approach and geographic focus.
  • → PATH's recent AMR-related work (reports, partnerships) to speak knowledgeably about their current priorities.
  • → The specific challenges of AMR surveillance in low- and middle-income countries where PATH operates.
  • → PATH's organizational structure and how GHP (Global Health Program) collaborates with other divisions.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you developed an AMR surveillance plan for a low-resource setting. What challenges did you face and how did you adapt?
2 How would you approach building local capacity for AMR surveillance while ensuring sustainability after project completion?
3 What experience do you have with One Health approaches to AMR surveillance (linking human, animal, environmental data)?
4 How do you stay current with AMR surveillance innovations (e.g., genomic surveillance, digital tools) and which are most relevant for resource-limited settings?
5 Describe a conflict with stakeholders during surveillance implementation and how you resolved it while maintaining relationships.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on clinical microbiology experience without demonstrating surveillance system or public health implementation skills.
  • Using generic global health language without specific AMR examples (e.g., 'passionate about global health' without detailing AMR work).
  • Failing to show adaptability to different cultural contexts, given the multiple locations and diverse stakeholders involved.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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